Hotel & restaurant recommendations for Seville, Cordoba, and Granada

Hotel Amadeus in Sevilla. My two favorite restaurants in Cordoba are Taberna La Montillada and Taberna del Rio. On my last visit, I also enjoyed a couple of dinners at Casa Rubio. I stumbled onto it because it was close to my hotel. In Sevilla I usually just eat tapas and they are pretty much good everywhere.

In Seville, we stayed at Apartamentos Suites Santa Cruz; in Granada we stayed at El Ladron D'Agua; and in Cordoba, we stayed at Las Casas de la Juderia de Cordoba. We were happy with all of our accommodations. Excellent locations!

Will try to find names of restaurants we liked.

We were very happy with these restaurants.

Cordoba - Regadera, located at Ronda de Isada 10, on the river bank. I recommend making reservations. Delicious and unique food combinations.

Mercado Victoria - tried food from different food stalls.

Granada - El Trillo Restaurante at Calleon Aljibe de Trillo.

Seville - La Azotea in Barrio Santa Cruz, Calle Mateos Gago 8. We love the food so much we ate here twice.
Mercado Barranca - tried food from various food vendors

Wow! Thank you for all your suggestions. Looking forward to hearing more!

I have noticed that when you do the hotel searches online through TripAdvisor, etc. that they indicate that Santa Cruz, Historic City Center, etc. as different neighborhoods. It appears that from the hotel suggestions that it is better to stay in the Santa Cruz neighborhood, rather than the Historic City Center? Is the Santa Cruz neighborhood a better location to attractions?

Thank you again for all your suggestions!

Another thumbs up for La Azotea!! Loved loved loved it. Would have eaten there again if we could. Also really liked Sal Gorda.

We stayed here and were thrilled: https://www.overlandsuites.com/en/

I don't know where the Historic City Center is in Seville, but Barrio Santa Cruz is an excellent location. Our taxi dropped us off a couple blocks from our hotel because it is a pedestrianized zone. We were a very short walk (about 5 minutes) from the Alcazar and the Seville Cathedral. We walked everywhere, such as to Plaza de Espagna and Triana. Once we took a taxi back from Triana because I sometimes have leg pain from arthritis.

Another vote for Hotel Amadeus in Sevilla. In Córdoba, we stayed at Hotel Albucasis. It is in the historic center and very close to the Mezquita. We were there is 2011 and felt the hotel was average but the location was fantastic. On our last visit to Granada we stayed at Hotel America right at the Alhambra complex. It is a very basic, no frills, hotel, and not for everybody. For the couple nights we were there, it was fine. It’s another case of average hotel with a great location. It was easy getting to and from town, from it.

I don't know where Barrio Santa Cruz ends and the historic center begins. The Amadeus (my previous post) is in Barrio Santa Cruz and a 5-6 minute walk from the cathedral, presumably the center of the historic center.

Another vote for Hotel Amadeus in Seville; great location & friendly staff. As far as Granada, I highly recommend Casa del Aljarife. We had a huge room with a wonderful breakfast at a great price point. Damien and his wife, Rocio, are the proprietors and they are a wealth of information who will go out of their way to ensure that you truly enjoy the hidden treasures of Granada. https://casadelaljarife.com/en/

For hotels in Seville and Granada, here are a few options.

Granada:

• Hotel Anacapri: https://hotelanacapri.com/. We stayed here last September (along with multiple RS groups). It is 3 star hotel (with an elevator) that serves a basic breakfast and is a very cost-effective. The service here is excellent. They go out of their way to help you find tours, tickets, and restaurant reservations. it is in the heart of Granada and within walking distances of great restaurants. The only negative was the weak wi-fi signal.
• Parador Granada: http://www.parador.es/es/paradores/parador-de-granada?utm_source=GoogleMyBusiness&utm_medium=linkgoogle&utm_campaign=paradordegranada&utm_term=organico&utm_content=ficha. We had lunch here while visiting the Alhambra and would have stayed here, but they were already booked. The location is a bit of trek to town, but we loved the views and the food is excellent. This is a 4 star hotel, so more luxury and more expensive than Hotel Anacapri
• Devour tours: https://devourgranadafoodtours.com/. We took Devour tours throughout Spain, but our favorite was in Granada. Marta our guide is a native of Granada and introduced us and our two other travel companions to the hidden delights of Granada tapas. She also provided recommendations for meals and things to see. Devour tours are small and they specialize in bringing local food culture to light. Check out their blog for recommendations on what to eat and drink.

Seville: we stayed in the Santa Cruz area. It is pedestrian only in parts and is near the Cathedral. We stayed at https://www.elreymoro.com/en/. It is a boutique hotel in the center of the pedestrian area. The best thing about the hotel is the atrium. It is a great place to relax, away from the heat and crowds.

For tapas, we went to the local place: Bodega Santa Cruz: https://www.facebook.com/BodegaSantaCruzSevilla. Go up to the bar and order, they still write the orders in chalk on the bar. It is a mix of tourist and locals, loud and boisterous, but super fun.

I can also second Sal Gorda as a good choice for tapas.

Have a great trip,
Sandy